The court system in New York has taken a big step toward a "new normal"
by starting e-filing for divorce cases. E-filing will be limited to cases
in which represented parties file and serve all papers electronically.
Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks said, “Consistent with
the goal of expanding court activity while maintaining appropriate standards
of public health and safety, we will be taking another important operational
step commencing Monday, May 25. Beginning that day, e-filing through the
[New York State Electronic Filing System (NYSCEF)] system – including
the filing of new non-essential matters – will be restored in those
counties of the state that have not yet met the benchmarks required to
participate in the governor’s regional reopening plan.”
Those counties include the five New York City counties, Nassau and Suffolk
counties, and Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and
Westchester counties.
The new e-filing option is great news for our clients and is a major milestone
in the growth of virtual courts in New York.
If you're considering divorce or have general questions, we invite
you to call our office for more information: (516) 584-4685